You can set up and perform calculations using formulas in cells. This may involve these tasks:

• Placing a Formula in Cells
• Specifying a Cell Reference in a Formula
• Specifying a Sheet Reference in a Formula
• Specifying an External Reference in a Formula
• Using a Circular Reference in a Formula
• Nesting Functions in a Formula
• Recalculating and Updating Formulas Automatically
• Finding a Value Using GoalSeek
• Allowing the User to Enter Formulas
• Creating and Using a Custom Name
• Creating and Using a Custom Function
• Creating and Using a Visual Function
• Creating and Using External Variable
• Using the Array Formula
• Working With Dynamic Array Formulas
• Working with the Formula Text Box
• Setting up the Name Box
• Using Language Package
• Accessing Data from Header or Footer
• Auto Format Formulas
• Managing External Reference
• Precedents and Dependents

For more information on entering formulas using the Spread Designer, refer to Entering a Formula in Spread Designer.

For information on the floating formula bar, where users can type in formulas and select cells dynamically, refer to Setting up the Formula Text Box.

For an overview of formulas and details on the functions and operators that can be used to create a formula, refer to the Formula Reference.

For information on the CalcEngine assembly, which is responsible for the formula calculations, refer to the FarPoint.CalcEngine.